Red Fort blast: Despite probe into Al Falah University, students sign up for seats to study medicine | India News
Despite being at the centre of a high-profile probe linked to the Red Fort car bombing, Al-Falah University’s medical college has announced that all 150 MBBS seats for the 2025–26 batch are now filled. The final admissions were completed in the "stray round" of counselling, with some students securing seats under the NRI quota with NEET-UG scores as low as 155. Investigators are examining potential links between some faculty and the blast, and regulatory bodies including the National Medical Commission (NMC) are reviewing their next steps. Meanwhile, the university continues to defend its reputation, citing student demand, lower fees compared to other private colleges, and compliance with norms — even as its credibility faces growing scrutiny.
The Key points
- Al-Falah Medical College has confirmed that all 150 MBBS seats have been filled for the academic year 2025–26.
- The last 15 seats were allocated during the stray (vacancy) round on November 13.
- Some students admitted in the NRI quota secured their seats with NEET-UG scores as low as 155, just above the qualifying cutoff.
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) is reviewing the situation and working with investigative agencies.
- The Al-Falah University has come under heavy scrutiny after links were identified between the campus and the November 10 Red Fort car blast.
- The NAAC has issued a show-cause notice to the university, alleging it falsely displayed accreditation status on its website.
- The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended Al-Falah University’s membership pending further review.
- Four doctors from the college are under investigation for possible links to the blast; searches were carried out by NIA and J&K Police.
- A Hyundai i20 used in the Red Fort blast was reportedly parked on the university’s Faridabad campus for 11 days before the incident.
- Despite controversies, some students continue to choose Al-Falah for its relatively lower MBBS fees compared to other private medical colleges.
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